Xander, almost disappearing under the couch.

The living room floor is now covered in dog toys. Some of which he'll deign to play with, now and again.

Victor still occasionally leaves potential dog toys just lying around . . . like his socks. Xander really enjoyed playing with this one. He was moving around too quickly to capture much in the pictures, so this is one of the few that doesn't just show a white-and-orange blur.

Elizabeth tried introducing him to being brushed. He preferred the brush as another doggie chew toy.

Looking deceptively innocent and calm.

Puppies need to be bathed now and again. This is the start of his first bath.

The wet horror continues.

And now the dreaded rinse cycle.

The misery of damp fur.

Dried off, and able to relax again.